Let's see, if I object to the ordination of an openly non-celibate homosexual person, a position shared by the vast majority of Christians through the ages and the vast majority of persons in the Anglican Communion, I can voice my objection at the time allowed for public objection at any ordination - but only after I am ushered out to the parish hall, where no one can hear. Apparently it's not enough that my objection would fall on deaf ears; it must be heard by no ears.

How wonderful it is to live in a church with "no outcasts."

I am impressed by the reminders given by Fr. Scariato and Bishop Haines [TLC, May 4] that no canons were violated by this action. They are right, of course. The canons' intent and purpose were ignored, common human fairness and decency were trampled on, but no canons were broken. How reassuring.

(The Rev.) David Garrett

Church of the Annunciation

Newport, Tenn.